MTEC $4140$ Engineering Economics

Final Case

OVERALL ASSIGNMENT

Read the Dumbarton Bearing Supply case

Based on the information provided, what would you recommend? Why?

Prepare a professional quality recommendation for what you think Dumbarton should do $($this means compare alternatives$).$ A computer generated solution$/$report is preferable but not a necessity. Suggested format:

I. Executive Summary $($a position overview on what you recommend and why$)$; this is typically about a half page to a full page in length

II$.$ Quantitative Analysis $($the numbers$)$

III. Additional Qualitative Discussion $($as required$)$

Is it better to refit or build a new facility? Your recommendation.

CONSIDERATIONS

This is a comprehensive assignment which is measuring your effectiveness in a strategic decision making situation. In other words, make sure that you cover all necessary areas, such as:

What assumptions you have made

Financial concerns

Risks $($as you see them$)$

Other internal or external factors